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Nong Khai Police Deny Allegations of Extorting Gold from Suspect
Nong Khai City Police have officially refuted social media claims that officers attempted to seize or split gold evidence from a suspect.
On August 30, 2026, the Nong Khai City Police station issued a formal statement addressing viral social media allegations that officers had demanded a share of gold seized from a suspect. The police department categorically denied these claims, labeling them as misunderstandings of standard investigative procedures.
According to the official statement reported by Khaosod Online, the incident involved the seizure of six bars of a material resembling gold, which were taken into custody as evidence. Officers subsequently took these items to a local gold shop to verify their authenticity and obtain professional certification for the legal case file. The police provided a copy of an official letter dated August 29, 2026, titled 'Request for Assistance in Verifying Gold-like Material,' to demonstrate that the visit to the shop was strictly for evidentiary verification rather than personal gain.
For residents and travelers, this clarification highlights the importance of verifying information circulating on social media before drawing conclusions about law enforcement conduct. While the police have provided documentation to support their version of events, the investigation into the underlying criminal case remains ongoing. It is important to note that this report is based solely on the police department's public clarification; independent verification of the evidence handling process has not been provided by external authorities.